Finding the right piano teacher for you can be difficult.
First of all, the teacher must have the appropriate qualifications. A performance or teaching diploma from a recognised music college is what you want to look for. The best colleges or 'conservatoires' in the UK are: The Royal College of Music, the Royal Academy of Music, The Royal Northern College of Music, Trinity College of Music and the Guildhall School of Music & Drama. Beware of instructors who only have grade 8 and do not hesitate to ask a teacher for his credentials.
Next, you want to find out how long the tutor has been teaching for and whether it is something he or she does full-time. A fair number of teachers only teach part-time as they have another unrelated job to complement their income. Again, you have to be weary of this as it shows that they are not true fulltime professionals.
Some teachers will visit you at your home for lessons, and others will not. You have to decide which is most convenient for you. Often, new teachers who start out will offer home visits, but these teachers tend to be younger and less experienced than those who have their own teaching practice. This is not always the case however.
What I recommend is arranging an initial trial lesson with a few teachers in your area, to see which one you like best. Bear in mind that how accomplished and proficient at playing a teacher is does not mean he or she will be right for you. Teaching encompasses human qualities and social skills such as understanding and awareness that some argue are innate.
The best resource to locate teachers is to search on the internet.
In conclusion, remember that finding a teacher with whom you get along with and who can motivate you is more important than his skill in reading notes. You want someone who appreciates your aims and needs, adapts to your learning ability, and makes the whole process fun.
About this Author
Georges Sokol is a professional concert pianist and piano teacher London. He offers piano lessons London and accepts students of all ages and levels. He teaches a unique method that delivers astounding results within days.
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